Weight 12 lbs 13 oz (48th percentile)
Length 24 inches (59th percentile)
Head 42 cm (86th percentile)
Clothes: 3-6 months
Diapers: Size 2
Health:
We had your 4 month well check and you continue to grow and develop right on target. Dr. Fink gave us the go ahead to start introducing food sometime before your next well check at 6 months. I don't think you're quite ready yet because I would like your neck control to get a little better before we try. We will keep an eye on you and give it a try when we think you are ready and interested. You also received your next round of immunizations and of course that last shot is always the one that gets you, poor baby. Luckily, you bounce right back to your normal happy self after a few short, but very loud, screams.
Diet:
Momma's milk continues to be at the top of your favorites list. Not much has changed here, you still eat 5-6 times a day and that includes one night time feeding.
Sleep:
At 4 months, you continue to be a really good sleeper. We put you to bed at 7:30 and occasionally you wake up around 2:30-3, but if I give you your pacifier you go back to sleep. You wake up again around 5 to eat and sleep until 7-8ish. You are still taking 2-3 naps, with your afternoon nap being the nap you sleep in your room and it ends up being the longest. The other 1-2 naps are usually on the go, which is just how it has to be when you are the second child.
I'm a little nervous about typing all of this about how good of a sleeper you are right now because I'm worried I'm going to jinx us. We went through sleep regression with your sister right around 4 months and we will be transitioning you to your crib very soon, both of which make me worry we will have some tough nights in our near future. Hopefully that's not the case, but we will see!
I'm a little nervous about typing all of this about how good of a sleeper you are right now because I'm worried I'm going to jinx us. We went through sleep regression with your sister right around 4 months and we will be transitioning you to your crib very soon, both of which make me worry we will have some tough nights in our near future. Hopefully that's not the case, but we will see!
Likes:
You are so observant these days and you love to sit (with assistance) and watch what's going on around you. Your sister is by far your favorite entertainer! We've found a love for the Ergo this month because of this too, it allows you to have a better view when we are out and about! This month you also have found your voice and you love to sit and squeal and scream. You smile and chuckle at yourself while you do it, but your dad and I think it sounds like 2 cats fighting. You are starting to grab at everything and pulling mom's hair while you are nursing is one of your favorites. You've got quite the grip!
Dislikes:
Although you have improved your tummy time tolerance a lot this past month, it's still not your favorite thing to do. You get fussy when your hungry or tired or when you think you are in the room by yourself. You are a people person, just like your sister!
Milestones:
It seems like every time I turn around you are changing. You squeal at the top of your lungs, can spot and smile at a familiar face from across the room, love to sit with mommy in the play room and watch your sister play, love your bumbo, and have started enjoying story time with us before bed time. There's much more interaction between you and Addie and it melts my heart every time. You give her the biggest smiles when she sits and plays with you or tickles you, but give her quite the angry face when she does something you don't like, such as put her loud, obnoxious snowman right on top of you when you are relaxing in your swing. I'm not sure if this is a milestone, but your eyes continue to be a light blueish-slate color and we are crossing our fingers they stay that way because they are so pretty. We celebrated your 1st Thanksgiving and even though you couldn't enjoy all of the yummy food, you were so happy to spend time with family.
It seems like every time I turn around you are changing. You squeal at the top of your lungs, can spot and smile at a familiar face from across the room, love to sit with mommy in the play room and watch your sister play, love your bumbo, and have started enjoying story time with us before bed time. There's much more interaction between you and Addie and it melts my heart every time. You give her the biggest smiles when she sits and plays with you or tickles you, but give her quite the angry face when she does something you don't like, such as put her loud, obnoxious snowman right on top of you when you are relaxing in your swing. I'm not sure if this is a milestone, but your eyes continue to be a light blueish-slate color and we are crossing our fingers they stay that way because they are so pretty. We celebrated your 1st Thanksgiving and even though you couldn't enjoy all of the yummy food, you were so happy to spend time with family.
Personality:
It is so much fun to watch you learn and discover things around you. I would love to get into that head of yours and see what you are thinking as you are carefully observing the world around you. I wish I could decipher what all of those baby squeals mean these days because you sure have a lot to say. You have been so much fun this month and your little personality is starting to shine through. You are still a very chill, easy going baby, but I've decided this month that you will also probably give your sister a run for her money. I can't wait to see what next month brings, but I am also soaking up every little moment along the way.
It is so much fun to watch you learn and discover things around you. I would love to get into that head of yours and see what you are thinking as you are carefully observing the world around you. I wish I could decipher what all of those baby squeals mean these days because you sure have a lot to say. You have been so much fun this month and your little personality is starting to shine through. You are still a very chill, easy going baby, but I've decided this month that you will also probably give your sister a run for her money. I can't wait to see what next month brings, but I am also soaking up every little moment along the way.
Visitors:
We spent your 1st Thanksgiving in Raleigh and you met your Aunt Teresa, Dustin, Cody, & the boys for the 1st time.
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